Melbourne's cable tram system opened in 1885, and expanded to one of the largest in the world, with 75 kilometres (46.6 miles) of double track. The first electric tram line opened in 1889, but closed only a few years later in 1896.

Trams are a major form of public transport in Melbourne, the capital city of the state of Victoria, Australia. As of May 2017, the Melbourne tramway network consists of 250 kilometres (160 miles) of double track, 493 trams, 24 routes, and 1,763 tram stops.

The city's Free Tram Zone extends from Queen Victoria Market to Docklands, Spring Street, Flinders Street Station and Federation Square. Travel on the City Circle Tram is also free.

This is a list of tram routes on the tram network in Melbourne, Australia, operated by Yarra Trams. Services that deviate from the regular routes below (by diversion or early-termination) are suffixed with the letter 'a', while services diverting to and/or terminating at the depot are suffixed with 'd'.

The City Circle Tram is a free tram service around central Melbourne taking passengers past some of Melbourne's major attractions. Visit Public Transport Victoria for timetables and a route map.

Melbourne has an impressively large suburban train network with sixteen lines serving 222 stations. The city is famously also home to the largest electric street tram network in the world with 24 routes serving 1,632 tram stops. Trains run from five city centre stations (known locally as the City Loop) on lines to all points of the compass.

Melbourne offers free tram rides within the city centre as part of the Free Tram Zone. Plan your perfect Melbourne day out on board these popular tram routes. Hop off at iconic spots to enjoy …

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Oct 15, 2024 · Melbourne has the largest light rail network in the world, with 24 tram routes crisscrossing the city. To get you started, here are three self-guided tours by tram, each …

Melbourne’s Tram Plan outlines how we will deliver a tram network that puts passengers first, connects people to the places they want to go and makes it easier for everyone to catch the tram. It identifies the best way to move forward and ensures Melbourne’s trams continue their critical role in moving locals and tourists alike.